The Tech Arts Podcast

Get ready—because today’s episode of The Tech Arts Podcast is guaranteed to light up your world. Our main segment dives into LED… but with a twist. With Christmas season in full swing, we’re talking about the kind of specialty LED products that make your sets pop, bring your stage to life, and transform every environment into something unforgettable. We’re sitting down with Jeffrey Moss, founder o...

On today’s episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most in-demand mix engineers on the planet—Chris Rabold. If you’ve ever seen Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Kenny Chesney, Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, or Norah Jones live, chances are you’ve experienced his work. Chris has mixed some of the biggest shows and most iconic artists on earth, shaping the sound behind stages that f...

In this bonus segment, Mic Techniques with Earthworks Audio, we dive into the Earthworks Podium Microphones — a precision-engineered line designed to capture every nuance of the spoken word with unmatched clarity and presence. Earthworks Podium Mics deliver natural, intelligible speech right out of the box, minimizing the need for heavy EQ or feedback suppression. Whether you’re addressing a congr...

When it comes to church projects, bids and quotes often feel like the same thing—but they’re not. And if you don’t know the difference, it could cost you more than you think. In this episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, David Leuschner sits down with Ryan Cowen, President of Paragon 360, to unpack The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Bids. Ryan brings over 17 years of AVL experience to the table, shari...

Why does design matter? Brought to you by Paragon 360 At Paragon 360®, we design and build award-winning sight, sound, and scenic solutions for places of worship, auditoriums, sports complexes, amusement parks, corporate spaces, and other venues of all sizes across many market segments. Our ability to make just about any space look, feel and sound exceptional - all with unbeatable customer service...

Have you ever wondered why tech ministry can feel so confusing—or if there’s a better way to unlock the full power of ProPresenter? In this episode, David Leuschner welcomes Paul Clifford from Trinity Digital Media, a leading voice in helping churches reach their redemptive potential through technology. Paul unpacks the features and integrations that make ProPresenter more than just presentation s...

🎙️ Bonus Segment – David Leuschner sits down with Phil Cooke, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group, to talk about his upcoming classes at CFX | Capture Summit 2025 (churchfacilitiesexpo.com). With a career that spans producing media programming in nearly 70 countries, creating some of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history, and consulting for Hollywood studios, major ...

In this episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, host David Leuschner sits down with Nick D’Angelo, Brand Manager at ProLights, for a deep dive into lighting that every tech should hear. From front light and key light to cyc lights and house lights, Nick unpacks the essentials—and reveals how ProLights has taken house lighting to the next level by transforming it into a Wi-Fi extender. You’ll hear how it...

On this episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, host David Leuschner sits down with church production leader Dennis Choy to tackle a timeless question: How do you work with creatives and still be friends? With over 30 years of experience building behind-the-scenes ministry teams at churches like North Coast, Saddleback, and Skyline, Dennis shares hard-earned wisdom and practical strategies for navigatin...

In this episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, we dive into the world of AVL networking with special guests Anthony Stofflet, Brand Manager for Luminex, and Greg Persinger of Vivid Illumination. Together, they unpack the differences between IT and AVL networks, explain why reliability matters more than ever, and explore how Luminex is making network setup and management easier for churches and producti...